Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Intervention unit

The AAC intervention unit was set up as a wing under the Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (ASLP) at NISH in 2014. AAC is a set of tools and strategies that an individual uses to communicate when the natural form of speech is not available to them or available speech is of less use to them. It is used to either augment or alternate speech. AAC can take many forms such as speech, a shared glance, text, gestures, facial expressions, touch, sign language, symbols, pictures, speech-generating devices.

Primary Focus of AAC Intervention Unit:

1. Develop communication and language skills in individuals (children and adult) with severe disabilities using various no-tech/ low tech/ high tech AAC systems

2. Support and enhance already existing communication skills in children/ adults with various disorders using various AAC systems